Personal Narrative: Working With Kids

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This summer I was rescued from my previous summer job as a member of the staff of a fast food chain to do something I’ve loved since I was a preteen—working with children. I was an assistant teacher at a daycare working with kids from infancy to elementary school, but mainly focusing on two years old and three to five years classes. When I tell people this it elicits extreme reactions: “You’re so lucky! I love kids,” and “Oh my god, that’s horrible. I’m sorry!” are both common. And, even though, I enjoy teaching kids I have felt both of those emotions. Kids can make you feel like the most wonderful, special person in the world or make you want to scream, cry, and tear out your hair. Sometimes within the same hour. Unsurprisingly, never-ending

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